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Dan Uggla, Brian McCann Muscle Atlanta Braves Past New York MetsSeptember 8th, 2012 at 9:42 PMOne thought must be going through every Atlanta Braves fan now that Dan Uggla and Brian McCann had a slump-busting game in the Braves' 11-3 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field on Saturday.
It's about time.
While it also happens that the Braves won the 19th straight game started...

Atlanta Braves Claim Second Consecutive 1-0 Victory Over Colorado RockiesSeptember 6th, 2012 at 9:48 PMThe Atlanta Braves managed to defeat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 on Wednesday due to an unearned run. That unlikely scenario unfolded again on Thursday afternoon when the Braves claimed another 1-0 victory over the Rockies in an unusual fashion.
Juan Francisco raced home to score the game's lone run when pitcher Jhoulys...

Atlanta Braves Can’t Capitalize on Scoring Chances, Fall to Colorado RockiesSeptember 5th, 2012 at 8:38 AMThe night after the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies with more runs than hits in the line score, the Braves scored exactly no runs in the 6-0 loss Tuesday at Turner Field. The Braves compounded things by making three errors in the field.
Tommy Hanson took the loss - his...

Kris Medlen Wins National League Pitcher of the Month AwardSeptember 4th, 2012 at 7:51 PM***PHOTO1***
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday what everyone already knew. Kris Medlen was the National League Pitcher of the Mont during August.
Medlen compiled a scant 0.50 ERA during August with just two earned runs over 35 2/3 innings. Combine that with a 4-0 record and 35 strikeouts, and the choice was...

Kris Medlen Throws Complete Game in Atlanta Braves Win Over Colorado RockiesSeptember 3rd, 2012 at 7:25 PMKris Medlen proved stellar for the Atlanta Braves once again, throwing a complete game in the Braves' 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Labor Day at Turner Field.
The Braves have now won Medlen's last 18 starts, moving his combined relief and starting pitching record to 7-1. He is now...

Andrelton Simmons to Begin Rehab Assignment on MondaySeptember 3rd, 2012 at 12:12 AMAtlanta Braves rookie shortstop Andrelton Simmons was cleared by Dr. Gary Lourie to begin a Minor League rehab assignment. Simmons will begin his rehab assignment on Monday with Double-A Mississippi in their final game of the season.
Simmons will join Low-A Rome and High-A Lynchburg in their respective playoff series later...

Atlanta Braves Lose Heartbreaker to Philadelphia Phillies in Extra InningsSeptember 1st, 2012 at 10:03 AMWhen Craig Kimbrel takes the mound with a lead, it's usually a sure-fire Atlanta Braves victory. That wasn't the case on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
With a 5-4 lead in the top of the ninth inning, Erik Kratz drilled an 0-2 pitch from Kimbrel into the left field seats...

Atlanta Braves Acquire Jeff Baker from Detroit TigersAugust 31st, 2012 at 11:21 PMThe Atlanta Braves acquired utility player Jeff Baker from the Detroit Tigers on Friday, braves.com reports.
The 31-year-old Baker was designated for assignment Friday, prompting general manager Frank Wren to call Dave Dombrowski a call and secure an upgrade in right-handed hitting, a plus since Baker is a career .298 hitter...

Atlanta Braves Look to Keep Owning Philadelphia Phillies in Important SeriesAugust 31st, 2012 at 4:03 PMThe Atlanta Braves will face a suddenly hot Philadelphia Phillies squad in a three-game series starting Friday at Turner Field.
Don't let the Phillies' 62-69 record fool you. They've won five of their last seven games, including a sweep of the Washington Nationals. Their 16-12 record so far in August will...

Tommy Hanson Struggles Again, Atlanta Braves Drop Series to San Diego PadresAugust 30th, 2012 at 8:57 AMWith a big, shutout win Tuesday over the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves were in prime position for the rubber game to end the road trip at .500 on Wednesday at Petco Park. Tommy Hanson once again struggled, but he had rare defensive miscues behind him that ultimately led...

Atlanta Braves Assemble Arizona Fall League RosterAugust 29th, 2012 at 9:12 PMThe Atlanta Braves have announced their Arizona Fall League roster, braves.com reports. Out of the six players they are sending, pitcher Zeke Spruill and infielders Edward Salcedo and Nick Ahmed are highlighted in the group with Double-A Mississippi manager Aaron Holbert managing the Phoenix Desert Dogs. Catcher Matt Kennelly and...

Kris Medlen Masterful Again in Atlanta Braves’ Win Over San Diego PadresAugust 29th, 2012 at 8:29 AMKris Medlen kept his unbelievable run going Tuesday night at Petco Park when he led the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres. Medlen threw eight scoreless innings to keep two impressive streaks alive.
On the more important note, Medlen extended his franchise record of 17 consecutive starts that...

Fredi Gonzalez May Sit Dan Uggla Periodically for Remainder of SeasonAugust 27th, 2012 at 8:39 PMWith Dan Uggla continuing to struggle mightily over the last few months, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez may opt to sit Uggla from time to time.
The ever-patient Gonzalez usually would keep sticking Uggla in the lineup until he snapped out of his funk. However, on the heels of last season's epic...